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  1. AI: five actions for college leaders

    Michael Webb, director of AI, shares his insights into the latest AI advancements and outlines five practical steps to help colleges effectively implement AI tools.

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    Michael Webb
    by
    Michael Webb
  2. The future of assessment: embracing AI and EdTech

    To coincide with A-level, T-level and BTEC results day, Olly Newton, executive director at the Edge Foundation shares his thoughts on the future of assessment and how tools such as AI are changing the game.

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    by
    Olly Newton
  3. Build it and they will code

    Coding skills have become a coveted asset but the perception persists that it is a domain accessible only to the tech-savvy few.

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    by
    Guy Stevenson
  4. Is it time to rethink curriculum and learning design?

    The rapid transition to online learning in 2020 has been evaluated, lessons learned, and improvements made. The landscape has changed since then - is it time to pivot and adapt again, taking blended learning to the next level?

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    Sarah Knight
    by
    Sarah Knight
  5. Microsoft translation tools can change teaching forever

    Hull College has made learning more accessible and inclusive for over 1000 students in their City of Sanctuary by embedding Microsoft translation tools throughout the classroom and the wider campus.

    An international student arrives at a travel terminal. Holding her passport, ticket and backpack, she listens to the language of her new country in her headphones and looks apprehensively ahead to her future.
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    by
    Deborah Millar
  6. Creating a learner's digital passport to better wellbeing

    Schools and colleges gather plenty of data about individual learners' wellbeing, but it is often lost when they move to higher education, impacting a university's ability to provide wellbeing support.

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    Robin Ghurbhurun
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    Liam Earney
  7. Research’s AI future is nearly here – are we ready?

    The AI revolution is about to hit the research sector at scale. As we begin to explore the possibilities of AI in research and research management, it’s Jisc’s role to work with members, funders and stakeholders to develop ethical and practical ways of adapting it.

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    Victoria Moody headshot
    by
    Victoria Moody
  8. Does online learning deter university applicants?

    Prospects has surveyed 2,000 UK university students to find out what they think about different modes of study. The results might be a little unexpected, but what can we learn from them?

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    Headshot of Chris Rea.
    by
    Chris Rea
  9. Why campuses need 5G

    The power and speed of 5G open the door to new ways of teaching and learning.

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    by
    Simon Farr
  10. Why university leaders need to know their digital

    We are seeing different approaches to tackling digital transformation, and it’s inspiring to read such a vast array of examples from around the sector in our latest report.

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    by
    Liam Earney
  11. College offers a clear pathway into high-end careers

    Many companies are seeing the benefits of using virtual and augmented reality experiences for training employees, particularly those in hazardous or dangerous industries such as construction, logistics and manufacturing.

    An engineer uses a virtual reality headset to draw a robotic arm.
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    by
    Dan Pearson
  12. How to teach your cat to code

    AI-based tools like ChatGPT can now write plausible essays – even if they’re based on untruths. What will this mean for education?

    A cat staring at a laptop.
    Michael Webb
    by
    Michael Webb
  13. How multi-factor authentication can boost cyber security

    We may not be able to eradicate cyber-attacks completely – but we can certainly minimise their impact.  As part of a wider cyber security strategy, one way to do that is multi-factor authentication (MFA).

    A woman on a laptop outside a high-rise building.
    by
    Alf Moens
  14. Supporting the shift to open access

    Alongside the UK Government’s commitment to open research , more and more major UK funders stipulate that funded research is available to all, as open access.

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    by
    Anna Vernon
  15. What to expect at the ALT conference, 6-8 September

    Jisc will be sharing a number of new developments in teaching and learning with technology that will support colleges and universities in their journey towards digital transformation.

    Sarah Knight
    by
    Sarah Knight
  16. It’s time to normalise women in tech

    It’s 2022 and women are still a minority when it comes to the world of IT. Why does this imbalance persist, and how can we redress it?

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    Heidi Fraser-Krauss
    by
    Heidi Fraser-Krauss
  17. Why Jisc members shouldn’t pay ransomware demands

    This week, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have warned against paying ransomware demands . We wholeheartedly support this stance and offer the same advice to Jisc members – colleges, universities and research centres.

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    by
    Steve Kennett
  18. Digital transformation strategies should maximise use of AI

    The Government has identified artificial intelligence (AI) and data as one of four ‘ grand challenges ’ that will shape our future. It is already helping drive digital transformation in all sectors, including education.

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    Headshot of Paul McKean
    by
    Paul McKean
  19. Octopus set to make sea change in research culture

    I can’t believe it’s been five years since I first had the idea for Octopus. Finally, it’s come to fruition, thanks to funding from Research England and a partnership with Jisc, and it launches on 29 June 2022.

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    by
    Dr Alex Freeman
  20. FE leaders inspired by cutting edge industry practice

    One reason for the UK’s well known, longstanding technical and digital skills gap is the mismatch between curriculum delivery and what businesses require to thrive during the fourth industrial revolution (industry 4.0).

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    Headshot of Robin Ghurbhurun
    by
    Robin Ghurbhurun
  21. Supporting the transition to open access publishing - an update

    One of our key priorities over the last two years has been to strike agreements that accelerate the UK’s transition to open access (OA), reduce and constrain costs, and capitalise on the potential of OA to break down some of the barriers to collaboration and excellence in research practices.

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    Anna Vernon headshot
    by
    Anna Vernon
  22. What’s stopping innovation in higher education?

    Students expect a flexible and personalised approach to course delivery. They want education on demand, which mirrors how they use tech and consume content in their social life.

    A student wears a virtual reality headset in the classroom.
    Heidi Fraser-Krauss
    by
    Heidi Fraser-Krauss
  23. It’s do or die for the planet – and education is the answer

    We are in code red: everybody has to get behind keeping climate change below 1.5 degrees by the end of this decade, or we will be in a zone of absolute catastrophe. Every single credible scientist on earth recognises this. It's do or die.

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    Cindy Forde
    by
    Cindy Forde
  24. How to create a safe, inclusive, equitable learning environment

    Education is changing. The huge shift to remote education made it more accessible to some people and less accessible to others. But it also got many of us reimagining what education should look like – and creating inclusive, equitable learning environments has to be at its very heart.

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    by
    Gori Yahaya
  25. Building the foundations of a digital culture

    Creating a digital culture is increasingly a vital component to staff and student success, yet culture can only be nurtured and developed over time. The ability to build those foundations that encourage culture to evolve are the skills of a digital leader.

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    John Sumpter
    by
    John Sumpter
  26. Why online learning is not online learning

    Many universities this term have reportedly moved away from in-person teaching back to delivering online because of the rise in covid cases. But is the return to teaching online synonymous with pre-pandemic online learning?

    A student learns from her lecturer online.
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    by
    James Clay
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